Object-Oriented Databases (Prentice-Hall International Series in Computer Science) [Paperback]

John G. Hughes (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1993 | Series: Prentice-Hall International Series in Computer Science

This work provides an introduction to object-oriented concepts as applied to database and knowledge-based systems. The principles of the semantic data modelling are described in depth and this is followed by a description of the application of object-oriented techniques in this area. Separate chapters are devoted to implementational issues, such as persistence and concurrency. The text contains case-studies and commercial and prototype object-oriented database systems are reviewed.

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This book provides a comprehensive introduction to object-oriented concepts as applied to databases and knowledge-based systems. The principles of semantic data modelling are described in depth and this is followed by a comprehensive description of the application of object- oriented techniques in this area. Separate chapters are devoted to implementation aspects such as persistence and concurrency. A number of commercial object-oriented systems are reviewed. KEY FEATURES: Major research areas such as persistence and concurrency are discussed in depth with indicators from current research activities; case studies demonstrate both the conventional (i.e. relational) approach to data modelling and tha advantages offered by the object- oriented approach; the application of object-oriented techniques in the area of knowledge-based systems and expert systems is described.

Product Details

• Paperback: 296 pages
• Publisher: Prentice Hall (April 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0136298745
• ISBN-13: 978-0136298748
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.8 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #7,072,491 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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